Summary:
Nocona Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Nocona Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a current enrollment of 176 students and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, operating in a community where over 70% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Nocona Middle shows a mixed but promising academic profile. The school's standout achievement is in advanced mathematics: 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, nearly double the state average of 54.03%. Eighth-grade science also shines, with 63.79% proficiency in 2024-2025, well above the state average. However, 8th-grade social studies remains a significant weakness, with only 28.57% proficient in 2025-2026, below the state average of 31.69%. The school's overall state ranking has improved to the 60th percentile (930th out of 2,335 Texas middle schools), earning a 3 out of 5 star rating. Reading proficiency trends upward by grade, from 48.28% in 6th grade to 63.27% in 8th grade, with 7th and 8th-grade scores exceeding state averages. Math performance is uneven: 6th-grade math lags at 24.56% proficiency (state: 38.57%), while 8th-grade math is a strength at 60.42% (state: 47.24%). The school maintains a perfect 0.0% dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's ability to excel in advanced subjects like Algebra I and 8th-grade science despite high poverty levels, suggesting effective programs for top students. However, significant year-over-year volatility—such as a 21-point drop in 7th-grade reading proficiency—highlights the impact of small cohort sizes on results. The school's low student-teacher ratio supports individualized attention, but targeted interventions in 6th-grade math and 8th-grade social studies could further boost its overall ranking. With per-student spending of $12,306, Nocona Middle demonstrates high potential in key areas while facing clear opportunities for improvement in foundational subjects.
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